June 12, 2010

Pan Dei Palais of San Tropez charms every guests with its beautiful architecture and narrates the tale of love of French General towards an Indian princess Pan dei through its interiors and Indian inspired decor.

The mansion was originally built in 1835 by French General Allard for his Indian wife Princess Bannu Pan Deï was later lovingly restored into a boutique hotel in 2006 with just 12 rooms. Interior Designer Francoise Piault designed all the furniture that is made in India with ancient wood recovered from old temples. Each Room is named as Dewa , Shakti , Durga , Shanti , etc

Pan Dei offers elegant comfort , modern amenities, presenting picture of Royal and Indian colonial lifestyle and take you to the era where history mixes with rich Indian & French design to stir your senses with opulent colors, antique furniture like four poster beds , mughal paintings, beautiful textiles, Lush green garden.

June 6, 2010

Off late, I have been so busy that I really don’t get time to write on my blog . My work has taken physical toll on me . It is frustrating though . I badly need place to relax and nourish my body , mind and soul. A serene place to call home.

I asked for it and I found it . Le Sutra – India’s first art hotel situated in Mumbai. The hotel is truly a unique and spiritual experience with the most splendid mythological design, artwork and decor . This 16 rooms boutique hotel started in January , 2010 , decor of the hotel is hugely inspired by Vedic scriptures and Ayurveda Trigunas – Sattva, Tamas and Rajas.

Each Floor depicts Ayurveda Gunas - Ground Floor named as Tamas , Floor above is Rajas and Top Floor is Sattva, Reception Area is Called Kundalini .

RECEPTION

Satva in Ayurveda represents purity - hence, the decor on this floor is very warm , welcoming , spiritual and soulful - Satva Floor has rooms named : Prakriti, Shuddhi, Nirvan & Mandala . Decorating these rooms with sacred objects is a sure way to foster a serene and soothing environment in the rooms and also achieve an exotic style. A stay in such place would be entirely a different experience . As rightly said by Joseph Campbell - “ To live in a sacred space is to live in a symbolic environment where spiritual life is possible, where everything around you speaks of the exaltation of the spirit”

Each floor , room at Le Sutra narrates a story , Story of Buddha , story of Karna , Lots of Art objects have been used that add visual interest and enhance the environment .

“Wheel Chair”

“Dove Hand Cuboard handle”

“Prakriti”

“Damroo Table”

“Mandala Chair”

“Teak Root Budha”

I found the decor very nice , unique , whimsical and purely artistic. I think Le Sutra has created an ambience to suit your mood . Whatever suits your mood, or whatever mood you’d like to create. Its right there and the best part is Creative team at Le sutra is doing their bit to make world aware of the existence of ever older culture of India , its mythology and Ayurveda Science . What more can I ask ? For more details , you may visit their site at:

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About Me

am product development consultant - Apparels. Worked with stores like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Target Stores, Timberland, Next, Maurices, Rocawear etc;
I love anything that is inspired by India, it can be anything from arts, crafts , jewelry, textiles, furniture, home decor with a real Indian touch!!!!!. India undoubtedly has a great, rich cultural heritage where royalty of her Maharajahs and regalities of Maharanis (Queens) exhibit grandeur and matchless lifestyles.
This blog showcases the work of artisans, designers, art collectors not only from India but from other parts of the world, where India has been a perennial source of inspiration. Come and explore India and her eternal glory with me through marvelous and magnificent places , royal palaces, rural & urban lifestyle, luxurious hotels , Intricate Architecture, etc. All I can say whatever you would see here, you would always feel – oh yes it is very much Indian or Indian inspired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!